In 1945, a B-25 bomber on its way to Newark Airport in New Jersey crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building. Amazingly, the building suffered only minor damage. The Empire State ...
The incident accelerated scrutiny of military and civilian flight paths over major cities, influencing legislation about air traffic control methods and building design for impact resistance. On July ...
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- One of the world's most iconic skyscrapers celebrated 91 years on Sunday. The Empire State Building opened its doors on May 1, 1931. The 102-story Midtown building draws ...
This glowing tribute was decades in the making. The Empire State Building lit up in celebration of Polish Independence Day on Monday night for the first time, after years of lobbying to green-light ...